(C)2010-2017 GroceryBudget101.com - The information on this site may be used for personal use only and you may not republish or distribute this information without written consent.

2013 $50 Weekly Menu Plan Week #39: This weeks grocery total came to only $32.16 - the remaining balance of our $50 budget will be rolled over into next week. The focus for this weeks menu plan is fresh fall fruits and veggies and all the flavors of fall! Here's how it all comes together . . .

This week we've got fruit up the ying-yang (as grandma would say!)! A friend called us the other day to let us know that her pear tree was at it's peak and she was sick and tired of cleaning pears off

her lawn. She told me that she'd be thrilled if I'd come and pick them, but the only stipulation was that we had to take them ALL. Several bushels later, I've got to admit, I'm sick to death of pears! I've made Pear Sauce, Pear Butter, Spiced Pear Butter, Pear Galette, Pear Pie filling, Applesauce, apple fritters, apple pie filling, apple crisp, apple butter, sweet apple cider butter and caramelized pears.
The same friend with the abundant pear tree also gave us a few fresh eggplants from her garden. We were more than happy to give them several dozen eggs for their generosity!

FYI: One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive from guests and newbies to the site is why are there items on the menu that haven't been "purchased". There are meats or fruits, etc that are listed in the menu itself but not in the "items purchased this week". That's because not everything is purchased all at once, if it was, we'd be spending thousands of dollars on groceries instead of around $250 per month! For complete details on how it all works we recommend you read past menu plans (there are nearly 3 full years of them here on the site!) to get an idea of how meats, fish, seafood and seasonal fruits and veggies are purchased and stored/prepared for later enjoyment!

$50 Weekly Menu Plan Help across the USA- Do you find yourself struggling to reduce your grocery bill each month? Check out our Menu plan help across the USA to see if your area has been featured for more 1-on-1 help, if not, feel free to add your request to have your city/state featured.

Making Fruits & Veggies Last: At the beginning of each week we prepare the vegetables and fruits to make meal preparation easier during the week and to save money by preventing waste. You can read more about that here.

$50 Dollar Menu Frequently Asked Questions - There are certain questions that seem to pop up again and again, so rather than be redundant and repeat answers, we've put them all in one convenient place for you!

I can't believe I found this wonderful site. I sure could have used your wisdom and help when I was raising my kids, now that I'm caring for my brother and sister, I'm sure going to use all available resources! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

Additional Articles you May Enjoy:

Pepper steak is a simple, delicious dish that takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. It makes a wonderful main meal, as well as tasty (leftover) pepper steak wraps for super fast lunches during the week.

Carolina Firecrackers offer a kick of spice and zest for a great game day munchie that takes less than 5 minutes to throw together. Mix a few seasonings, toss them into a baggie with some crackers and you'll have an unforgettable snack that everyone will want the recipe for!

A flavorful addition to Holiday tables, buffets, family gatherings or for a change of pace at the dinner table, this unique combination of fresh greens, sweet-tart cranberries, crisp bites of fresh apple and pear are complimented with a drizzle of light citrus lemon poppyseed dressing. A Real Crowd Pleaser!